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peterbilt expansion tank

525isx ยท 2013-09-29 16:34

weird problem : pete 388 has a plastic (i guess ) top tank/expansion tank -- when coolant gets hot, it will push out the fill cap,which is a plastic non vent cap (plastic cap with a rubber gasket). The overflow/expansion side, which has a pressure cap, (15 lbs.) has no coolant in it. the system seems to hold pressure -- open either cap a day or two after shut down and get an audible "hiss" . I can't figure this out. makes a mess when it drips down tank and shroud etc. 525

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  1. #1Truck 5052013-09-29 17:44

    How full are You filling the tank. Where is the line on the tank and what does it say above the line.

  2. #2525isx2013-09-29 20:11

    approx. a 1/4 inch BELOW the Min. fill line. any lower and the low coolant warning comes on,at cold start

  3. #3ohiofleet2013-09-29 20:22

    ck for head problem or compressor